The Mission

VESA exists to support schools in Africa by equipping teachers with the expertise to develop and deliver regionally relevant vocational education curricula.

Help Sponsor the Mission

It is your sponsorship that moves this mission forward. Donations directly support these activities. In 2019, VESA had a 96% pass through rate with donations reaching one of the following activities, and we expect this number to grow.

 

Curriculum Development

VESA partners with local teachers to build regionally relevant curricula in developing regionally focused vocational tracks. Building coursework and teacher competency requires resources in order to purchase and deliver the necessary tools, equipment, and materials.

School Support

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In reaching VESA certification, VESA provides schools financial support necessary to create on-site vocational laboratories and develop teachers to lead in the development of new course work. Working toward an end state of self-sustainability, VESA works with school administrators to cement a path to local-support.

 

Teacher Training

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VESA does not deliver a canned set of lesson plans for partner teachers to use. VESA works collaboratively with local school teachers to develop in them the capacity to create THEIR OWN relevant curricula for their students whom THEY know best. VESA equips teachers by improving their competence in specific disciplines, and ensuring they are able to create actionable learning objectives.

School Partnerships

Naturally resource limited, VESA remains selective in its mission to partner with vocationally minded schools. Your support allows VESA the ability to identify, assess, plan, and formalize effective partnerships with schools. Despite an increasing need for effective vocational curricula, VESA ensures the leadership of a potential school meets our standards regardless of school size, location, or development in order to make your gifts go farther.